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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.26, 8,524.51 and 3,344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.26, 8,524.51 and 3,344.61 is: 4,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.26 : 8,524.51 = 3,344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.26/8,524.51 = 3,344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.26x = 8,524.51 × 3,344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.26x = 28,511,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,511,140.08/6,177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.50

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